Ernest Lowenstein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ernest Lowenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lawrence, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,560 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7,560
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$423,464
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7,805 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8,350 | 80 | $359,925 |
| 2023 | $7,805 | 77 | $410,553 |
| 2024 | $7,560 | 75 | $423,464 |
How to apply
Ernest Lowenstein Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ernest Lowenstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 23 | $1,925 |
| New York | 11 | $1,475 |
| Maryland | 7 | $1,050 |
| Virginia | 7 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $450 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $360 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $350 |
| Iowa | 3 | $200 |
| Kansas | 2 | $200 |
| Illinois | 2 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable and educational | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charitable and educational | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable and educational | $200 |
| Chabad of Elon | Charitable and educational | $180 |
| Elon Hillel | Charitable and educational | $180 |
| American Society for Yad Vashem | Charitable and educational | $150 |
| Adl (Anti Defamation League) | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| American Heart Assoc | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| American Institute for Cancer Research | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| American Leprosy Missions | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| American Lung Assoc | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Americans United | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Americares | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| B'nai B'rith Foundation | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Care Inc | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Dorot Inc | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Environmental Defense | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Feeding America | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Hias (The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Foundation | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Lighthouse Guild | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| March of Dimes | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| NAMI | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| National Children's Cancer Society | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | Charitable and educational | $100 |
| National Jewish Health | Charitable and educational | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Wildenberg
- Andrew Wildenberg
- David S Kaufman
Questions people ask
Does Ernest Lowenstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ernest Lowenstein Foundation Inc give?
$7,560 in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Ernest Lowenstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Judith Wildenberg (Vice President), Andrew Wildenberg (President) and David S Kaufman (Treasurer).
What does Ernest Lowenstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.